SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Lighting (7)
Choosing The Best Control Options for Solar Lighting Systems
When designing a lighting application, run time isn’t always at the forefront of the thought process. However, with off-grid commercial solar lights, the light operation and..
What’s a Solar Sun Hour and Why Does It Matter?
Whether you are working on an off-grid solar system or a grid-tied solar system, understanding sun hours allows you to understand more about how the system sizing is performed...
3 Things to Expect in Solar Energy in 2021
Since the 1980s, when solar energy became readily available to the American public, tremendous changes have been made to the industry each year. As panel technology changes, solar..
How long does it take for solar lights to pay for themselves
According to the EIA, over 219 billion kWh of electricity is used for lighting every year. Assuming 14 cents per kWh, this is the equivalent of 30.66 billion dollars a year...
3 Easy Steps to Implement Solar Pathway Lighting Systems
Pathway lights cover a myriad of different applications. They can encompass small walkways like in front of a house or building, landscaping areas, or extensive walkways like..
3 Ways Solar Lighting Can Enhance Bike Paths in 2021
We all need to be physically active if we want to be healthy and fit. Working out regularly can help protect our bodies from numerous illnesses, including arthritis, diabetes,..
Safety Provided By Solar Lighting
There are many cases where additional lighting is required to add safety and security to a site. Sometimes these sites are very remote and do not have access to grid power. Solar..
How Solar Can Increase Your Commercial Property Value
There are a few different ways you can think of value. You might consider the resale value of your property. You can also consider how your property serves to reduce the overhead..
What Are The Benefits Of Installing Solar Bollards?
With technological developments on the rise, the increased popularity and advancements of solar bollards are a milestone. The lights use highly efficient solar energy and offer an..
Benefits of Choosing Solar Lighting
Solar lighting is a practical, cost-effective way to bring reliable illumination to areas where grid power is unavailable, too expensive to install, or simply not the best fit for..
When to Transition A Commercial Space to Solar Energy
Commercial property owners are constantly strategizing for ways to improve their margins both in the short-term, by getting quality tenets inked for leases, and in the long-term,..
Review of Solar Pathway Lighting Systems for Walking Trails
Solar lighting systems come in many shapes and sizes. From large-scale overhead systems that operate all night and have huge solar panels and battery backups, to small-scale..
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